Bristol student died suddenly, says university

Omojola Ogundipe was a treasurer of gospel choir at Bristol University

A second-year economics undergraduate at Bristol University has died suddenly.

Omojola Ogundipe was a leading member of a university gospel choir, acting as its treasurer, was joint president of the spoken word poetry and creative writing society and a campaigner on green and sustainability issues.

The university would not comment on the cause of her death but said it was “sudden and unexpected” and it was not aware of any suspicious circumstances. Her family have requested privacy.

Students on Ms Ogundipe’s course were informed of her death and offered help from the student support service.

Seven students at the university have committed suicide in the past two academic years.

The university has changed its support services for students, appointing 28 full-time wellbeing professionals supplemented with…

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